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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX9 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CL80 matches up versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony WX9

 CL80 WX9 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung CL80

 WX9 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony WX9

 CL80 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the CL80 against the WX9.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and WX9.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sony WX9
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (160g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
60
comes with touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
37
big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sony WX9
 Samsung CL80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung CL80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $188